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This preeminent work of Grand Maestro Zalce has been in numerous exhibitions and has been published in countless books and publications. It represents the eruption of the volcano Paricutín (near Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico), which was active constantly between 1943 and 1952, the only volcano in the history of mankind whose birth and extinction could be examined, making it one of the 7 wonders of the natural world.

Zalce, born in Michoacan, empathized with the people fleeing from their villages as the lava covered their homes and businesses and as the ash clogged their water supplies. The eruption was accompanied by small earthquakes during which many dropped to their knees, fearing that the end might be near.

In the foreground may be seen three of Mexico’s greatest artists; Diego Rivera, Raul Anguiano, and Gerardo Murillo (Dr. Atl--seated on ground). They were among the numerous artists who painted Paricutín to sell to the tourists. Zalce painted them in caricature, expressing his emotion that the tragedy was being used for their enrichment (although they were all his friends).

ESTA OBRA NUNCA DEBERÍA SALIR DE MÉXICO OTRA VEZ!

LEFT: Art collector and expert, and former owner of "El Paricutín" Lance Aaron (on left), pointing out to maestro Raul Anguiano where hs is pictured on "El Paricutín".
RIGHT: Paracutín sprang up in the cornfield of Dioniso Pulido(R)--as the owner of the cornfield he became the owner of a volcano!